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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Three Vintage Black Leather Bar Stools with Metal Legs on Circular Support
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three bar stools with a circular black leather seat, with four metal legs joined by a a circular support. Sturdy and attractive, perfect for home bar or counter seating...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Clarkester Counter Stool Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A perfect mix of Scandinavian inspiration and industrial flare that cohesively come together to make a statement piece which embodies simplicity, functionality and elegance. The ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bond Street Stool by Yabu Pushelberg with Lacquered Antique Brass Swivel Base
Located in Toronto, ON
This Bond street stool by Yabu Pushelberg is upholstered in Seaton Street nubuck leather. Seaton Street comes in 9 colorways from Germany, with a wei...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Foam

2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Counter Stools w/ Ivory Fabric Pads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 427C Counter Stools, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA during 2011. The stools are comprised...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Italian modern Stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s Set of two stools with padded rectangular seat covered in white fabric. The structur...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Curved Horn-like Seat Lamb and Ashwood Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Taurus by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 76 x L 52 x H 54 cm Materials: Lamb and ashwood. Available in Bouclé...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Ash

Set of 6 Modern Bar Chairs Flock CS2 / 75cm in Polyester Baloo Boucle by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Abalone, Cotton, Linen, Acryl...

Lensvelt Military Stool by Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stool / side table The Rietveld Military Furniture was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld for a Catholic Military Home in Utrecht, the Netherland...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Small Pillar Stool by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Pillar stool by Milan Pekar Dimensions: d 15 x h 35 cm Materials: Glaze, clay handcrafted in the Czech Republic Also Available: different co...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Stools

Materials

Clay

Baloo Boucle Flock Chair CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Flock Chair CS2 by NOOM Dimensions: W 55 x D 61 x H 78 cm Materials: Ashwood, plywood, metal, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 11 kg Also available in other materials an...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Curved Seat Three Cylindrical Legs Black Marble Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Gamma stool by Pietro Franceschini Sold Exclusively by GALERIE PHILIA Materials: Nero Marquina Dimensions: W 70cm, L 35cm, H 45cm Origin: Italy (Carrara) Manufacturer: Corsanini...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi New Antiques Container Counter Stool in Terracotta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a New Antiques Container Counter Stool in Terracotta. The stool was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It dates to circa 2022 an...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Stools

Azur Cotonneux Faux Fur Gropius CS2 Low Chair Fluffy Edition by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Azur Cotonneux Faux Fur Gropius CS2 Low Chair Fluffy Edition by NOOM Dimensions: W 75 x D 75 x H 71 cm Materials: Wood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 23 kg The late...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools

Materials

Textile, Foam, Plywood

Circular Bar Stool in Satin Brass and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the Circular Table collection extends to a casual seat. A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

2011 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stools with Ivory Fabric Seat Pads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Bertoia Bar Stools, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in 2011. The stools are comprised of welded and chromed s...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Custom Ottomans or Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
We can make as many as you need and upholster in any fabric of your choice. Here are a few examples we upholstered in a Paul Smith stripe and fabric...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Saturn Barstool, Modern, Sculptural, Bronze Frame and Cream Boucle
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn bar stool utilizes the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinc...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Baloo Boucle Counter Chair Flock CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Counter Chair Flock CS1 by NOOM Dimensions: W 55 x D 63 x H 97 cm Materials: Ashwood, plywood, metal, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 20 kg Also available in other materials and colors. The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar height chair...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Linear Stainless Steel Table with Natural Stones by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 04 by Lee Sisan 2020 Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Stools

Materials

Stone, Steel

e15 Customizable Jean Stool Wood by Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
The bar stool jean is a natural development of the dynamic chair family Houdini. Jan consists of a seat with circumferential brim, which provides comfort and hold when seated. Betwee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Montgomery Woven Leather Bench 60in
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Bench by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / handwoven vegetable tanned leather seat / no VOC oil finish Dimensions: 18 H x 16 D x 60 ...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Solid Wood Settee Platform / Stool
Located in Orlando, FL
The HOL JR. Series Oak Stool with Drawer / Nightstand stands out with a design that masterfully combines aesthetics and functionality. Crafted from solid oak wood, its durability and...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Pair of stools with spiral legs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a pair of unusual spiral legs stools
Category

20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

2010s Pair of Philippe Starck for Emeco Hudson Counter Stool in Aluminum w/ Arms
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Hudson Counter Stools with arms, originally designed by Philippe Starck in 2000. These particular examples were produced by Emeco in the USA and date to the 2010s. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Bronze Cast Cube Side Table On Sculptural Legs
Located in London, GB
The Manhattan cube is a deceptively simple side table, created by artist-designer Margit Wittig. It replicates a shape which Margit is fond of and has previously used in lighting on...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS1 by NOOM Dimensions: W 57 x D 57 x H 88 cm Materials: Ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 12.2 kg Also available in other m...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Bride's Veil Counter Stool with Back by Phase Design, Polished Chrome
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Polished Chrome finish and Remix 3 by Kvadrat fabric. COM is also available, with a List price of $ 2,530.00. Prices exclude packing. The Bride's Veil Stool...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Jade stool features ethereal transparency and a reflective surface that plays naturally with light. The brightly colored seat rests on a cylindrical brass base, whose distinctive vei...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table White Travertine Polyurethane
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Anodo design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Limited Edition Glossy or matte, Anodo’s large tripartite base in lacquered polyurethane is now available in eight...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Wood and Lacquered Steel Factory Stool, France, c. 1950s
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; six available. French factory barstools with patinated lacquered green metal legs.
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Nino Pouf with Brass Plinth, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
NINO stool: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery The Nino Pouf is full of luxurious details, such as the buttons and skirting board in brushed brass, the piping in a contra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Jade stool features ethereal transparency and a reflective surface that plays naturally with light. The brightly colored seat rests on a cylindrical brass base, whose distinctive vei...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Jonathan Adler Grey Velvet Rider Counter Stools, Set of 2
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Jonathan Adler, these contemporary counter stools have an ornate aesthetic. Constructed from a white frame, the stools have polished nickel sabots and accents, with a ...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Nickel

Dottie Pouf Ottoman by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The DOTTIE series adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. The multi-purpose DOTTIE ottoman is one of the smallest but mos...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pair of Lacquered and Leather Asia Style Barstools by Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of faux granite lacquered Asian Style barstools design by Marge Carson in the 1980s. The stools are constructed of wood that’s painted in black and gray faux granite...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

2024 Pair of Niels Hvass for Fritz Hansen / Skagerak Cutter Stools in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Skagerak Cutter Stools, originally designed by Niels Hvass for Fritz Hansen in 1999. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in 2024. They are comprised ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Contemporary Leather Stool, Palazzo by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool - Palazzo by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish:...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Classidra Stool By Mario Botta For Riva 1920 Made Of Scented Cedar-Vulacno
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Classidra stool by Riva 1920 is an iconic piece designed by Mario Botta Italy. This stool is crafted from a single block of aromatic cedar wood, characterized by its unique hourg...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

C. 1946 Jens Risom for Knoll Stool 667-W with Original Label
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom Stool, Model 667-W, originally designed by Jens Risom in 1946. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA C. 1946. The stools design is comprised of a m...
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Glossy Ceramic Stool/Gueridon Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy ceramic stool/gueridon designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Diameter 41.2 x height 45 cm Ceramic in glossy black, blue or pin...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

DS-5050 Pouf-Table by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-5050 pouf-table by De Sede Dimensions: D 50 x H 35-46 cm, tabletop D 42 Materials: stone, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Piff, paff...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Ancel Foot Stool by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Ancel footstool by LK Edition Dimensions: Diameter 30 x height 46.5 cm Materials: Black patinated bronze. It is with the sense of detail and requirement, this research of the ...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Bitta Stool, Designed by Omri Revesz, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Stool made from a single block of scented cedar, inspired by traditional boat mooring ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

Figueroa Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa stool. The exquisite sto...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Contemporary Round Shape Fur Atlas Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Fur Atlas stool by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 49 x H 52 cm Materials: Fur Available materials: Lamb/boucl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Fur

Modern Dark Blue Fiberglass Ionian Stool for Outdoor Use
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The whole design of this contemporary Lonian outdoor stool was developed according to the following structure: -Base: Fiberglass; -Top: Fiberglass; -Middle: Outdoor marble; -Details:...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel

Estudio Persona, "Aire Stool", Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood stool with upholstered seat. DIMENSIONS 17” W x 17” D x 17.5” H MATERIALS Wood: walnut, black stained wood, white oak Leather: black leather, nude leather.
Category

2010s North American Modern Stools

Materials

Lambskin, Leather, Fabric, Ash, Oak

Contemporary Block Form Stainless Steel Stool with Natural Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 01 by Lee Sisan, 2019 Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so ...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Stools

Materials

Stone, Steel

DS-5050 Pouf-Table by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-5050 pouf-table by De Sede Dimensions: D 60 x H 38-49 cm, tabletop D 50 Materials: stone, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Piff, paff, pouf: the stool is a table, too Whether at the lowest height as a style object...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Baleri Italia Large Kin Bar Stool in Fabric by Radice Orlandini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Kin chair takes inspiration from the Japanese Kintsugi technique, which tends to embrace the value of breakages rather than seeking to conceal them. Reflecting the Japanese tradi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Galva Steel Outdoor Chairs by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Located in Geneve, CH
Galva steel outdoor chairs by Atelier Thomas Serruys Dimensions: H 46cm, W 43cm, D 65cm Materials: Galvanized steel. Steel chair made o...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Angora Wool Mushroom Stool
Located in Hudson, NY
A contemporary mushroom stool made of Angora Wool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Angora

Folded Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Folded Stool by Philipp Aduatz Limited Edition of 5 Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm Materials: Linen, polyester resin, PU foam, lacquer. Each piece is unique. Philipp Aduatz´s Fol...
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Stools

Materials

Linen, Resin, Foam, Lacquer

Black Cowhide Bench with Gold Gilt Legs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant upholstered bench with gold leaf or gilded legs and nailhead trim is part of the custom Tara Shaw Maison collection. Handcrafted in New Or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Institution Chair by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Institution chair by Panorammma Materials: steel, nickel, white leather. Dimensions: 90 x 49.5 x 49.5 cm Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexico City that seeks...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Italian modern aluminum high bar stool Kong by Philippe Starck for Emeco, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Aluminum high bar stool Kong by Philippe Starck for Emeco, 2000s High bar stool mod. Kong entirely polished aluminum. The backrest is oval while the seat is rounded. T...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Tsuke Bench by Naibu
Located in Geneve, CH
Tsuke Bench by Naibu Materials: Brushed oak wood. Dimensions: D 50 x W 40 x H 100 cm. Naibu We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Brown Marble Stool - Sculpture side table , Collectible Design, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Collectible Italian Design - brown Marble Sculpture - Sculptural Side Table Past, present and future come together in this sculptural piece by Spinzi. Why you may ask? Because Medus...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Oak Stool with Drawer / Nightstand – HOL JR.
Located in Orlando, FL
The HOL JR. Series Oak Stool with Drawer / Nightstand stands out with a design that masterfully combines aesthetics and functionality. Crafted from solid oak wood, its durability and...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Teak Wood Counter Stool with Beige Upholstery and Matte Finish, Maru Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Maru teak wood counter stool designed by Uultis Studio and upholstered in a beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Maru teak wood counter stool, designed by Uultis Studio, combines cultural inspiration with modern functionality to create a beautiful and practical addition to any home. The stool features a sleek teak wood base, offering both strength and natural warmth. Its seat is upholstered in Wheat Thin Twill Weave fabric, a light beige material that adds subtle elegance while providing comfortable seating for high surfaces such as kitchen islands or bar counters. Please note that teak has natural variations, therefore each piece will be very unique. The teak wood will receive a teak touch finish, that is matte and velvety, preserving the natural feel of the wood. Inspired by the traditional straw sieves used in Brazilian food production by native communities, the Maru stool integrates cultural elements into its modern design. The clean, armless silhouette allows for easy storage, making it a space-saving option that fits seamlessly under countertops when not in use. Its minimalist design ensures versatility, making it suitable for both contemporary and traditional interiors. Committed to sustainability, Uultis carefully selects eco-friendly materials and incorporates responsible practices into the production of each piece. Assembled and ready for immediate use, the Maru counter stool...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery

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